Category Archives: Health

It’s ok to kiss your dog on the head as long as your dog doesn’t show any signs of aggression or fear. Kissing does not come naturally to dogs, but most dogs will quickly realize this is your way of showing affection. Before kissing your dog, just remember that dogs carry many germs, so do […]

The best way to make dog hair soft is to give your dog regular baths, but adding oatmeal every other bath. Soft fur starts with healthy skin, and oatmeal baths keep the skin soft. It’s also important to add healthy fat into your dog’s food, such as fish or coconut oil. We love our dogs […]

Rats are not attracted to dog urine. In fact, the opposite is true. Rats are attracted to dog feces, but urine acts as a repellent. The reason for this is survival instincts. Dogs are a natural predator to rats, so they do their best to stay away from dog urine. If you’re experiencing a rat […]

A dog will become completely sterile 6 weeks after being neutered. Even though a dog will not be able to produce new sperm when they get neutered, dormant sperm will remain functional for a few more weeks. Neutering is the surgical castration of a male dog done by removing its testicles. This is to sterilize […]

The best way to restrain a dog for ear drops is to lay your dog on the side with their paws facing away. Gently place your knee on their shoulder and place one hand lightly on their head to hold the dog down. If possible, have another person feed your dog treats during the process […]

Dogs get mango worms when coming into contact with soil that has been contaminated by the larvae. The larvae will then painlessly burrow under your dog’s skin and continue to grow for two to three weeks. You will not notice the infection until the maggots have grown large enough to form small bumps. One of […]

There are many reasons a dog might sound congested. The most common is because of a respiratory infection. Dogs do not get colds in the same way humans do, but they can still get sick. Kennel cough and Rhinitis are the two most common infections. Seasonal allergies can also make your dog sound congested.  When […]

The reason your dog smells like cheese is most likely because of a yeast infection.  If that’s the case, then the cheese-like smell will worsen during the warm summer months. A poor diet, fungal infection, or open wound can also make your dog smell like cheese. We all love our dogs, but when they smell […]

If your dog is limping but doesn’t seem to be in pain, one of two things is going on. Either their leg went numb from lying on it too long, or they are actually in pain but are trying to hide it.  If the limping persists, your dog is likely in pain. It can be […]

When a dog sneezes non-stop, it’s usually because of an irritant in their nose. Dogs explore with their nose to the ground, so sniffing up dirt and debris will happen from time to time. Seasonal allergies, nasal mites, and infections can also cause a dog to sneeze non-stop. Doggie health is a complicated topic. It […]